St. John Chrysostom Archives - Orthodox Reflections

December 11, 2024

American Life, Parish Life

Why Is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Such a Disaster?

How did a day dedicated, in theory, to giving thanks to God for His many blessings go so horribly wrong in our modern culture? How should the Orthodox Church approach this American holiday?

Is Christian Morality Anything Special?

Atheists contend that morality arises without God, and that the moral tradition of Christianity is neither unique in history, nor even beneficial.

Let No One Fear Death: Orthodox Christian Leaders Respond to the Covid-19 Challenge

Freedom was proclaimed nearly 2000 years ago—freedom from the fear of death and bondage to the devil which results from it.